Each year state and local governments spend $4 trillion dollars. Where does that money come from? Where does it go? Who manages it? And what do citizens and taxpayers have to show for it? In this podcast we explore the budgets, bonds, and bureaucrats at the heart of state and local public finance. The Public Money Pod is a production of the University of Chicago's Center for Municipal Finance. It is co-hosted by Liz Farmer and Justin Marlowe.

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Each year state and local governments spend $4 trillion dollars. Where does that money come from? Where does it go? Who manages it? And what do citizens and taxpayers have to show for it? In this podcast we explore the budgets, bonds, and bureaucrats at the heart of state and local public finance. The Public Money Pod is a production of the University of Chicago's Center for Municipal Finance. It is co-hosted by Liz Farmer and Justin Marlowe.
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Recent Episodes

June 15, 2026
Property tax collection and implications of Pung v. Isabella County ruling with Andy Cohen
Host Andy Cohen interviews Adam J. Cohen, chair of Municipal Law, about property tax collection tools and the significant implications of the Pung v. Isabella County Supreme Court case.

June 1, 2026
Local Government Trust and Auditing with Mark Funkhouser
Host Mark Funkhouser shares insights on evolving local government roles, accountability, and the impact of private equity on essential services in this interview.

May 18, 2026
From Federal to Local: Reimagining Public Sector Careers with Caitlin Lewis
Caitlin Lewis, Founding Executive Director of Work for America, discusses reimagining public sector careers and navigating transitions from federal to local government.
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